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Functions of Vitamins and Minerals Flashcards

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Vitamin A f(x)

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night vision , cell growth and maintenance, health of skin and mucous membranes

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B1 (Thiamine) f(x)

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heart, nerve, and muscle function; carbohydrate metabolism

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B2 (riboflavin) f(x)

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fat and protein metabolism

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B3 (niacin) f(x)

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carbohydrate and fat metabolism

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B6 (pyridoxine) f(x)

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amino acid metabolism

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B12 (cobalamins) f(x)

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protein and fat metabolism, nerve-cell maintenance, cell development

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Biotin (B7) f(x)

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carbohydrate protein and fat metabolism

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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) f(x)

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immunity; iron absorption, structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels

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Vitamin D (calciferol) f(x)

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calcium absorption; bone and tooth structure; structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels

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Vitamin E f(x)

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protection of cells from destruction; formation of blood cells

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folate f(x)

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genetic material development; maintenance of red blood cells

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Vitamin K f(x)

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Vitamin that helps with normal blood clotting, bone growth

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pantothenic acid f(x)

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vitamin that helps release energy from carbohydrates and fats

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calcium f(x)

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mineral that helps with nerve and muscle function; bone and tooth development; normal blood clotting

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Magnesium f(x)

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muscle contraction and structure; carbohydrate and protein metabolism

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Phosphorus f(x)

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mineral that helps with energy production; formation and maintenance of bones and teeth

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Potassium f(x)

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muscle contraction; fluid balance; nerve muscle, and heart function

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sodium f(x)

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fluid balance; acid-base balance; muscle and nerve function; glucose transport

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iron f(x)

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mineral that helps with formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells for oxygen transport; contributor to enzymes an dprotein

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Zinc f(x)

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helps your immune system and metabolism function. Also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell. Trace mineral.

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